I'm heading off, on Monday of this week, to a conference at the
Museum of Science in Boston which will focus on the development of a
universally designed science museum exhibit.
My role will start with a presentation
about autism and education -- a complex and poorly researched topic
indeed! I've put together a PowerPoint presentation to describe the
autism spectrum and planned changes to the diagnostic criteria; describe
some of what's known about how people with autism learn and engage with
the environment; present some of the technology now in use for people
with autism, and provide some samples of what's working in the museum
environment (not too many examples so far!).
I'm excited to be part of a group that includes some of the top people in the fields of museum education and technology... Universal design is a new concept for many of us, and technology should allow us, at this point in history, to create experiences that are flexible, engaging, and capable of teaching a huge range of people. Can't wait to see what emerges!
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I'm excited to be part of a group that includes some of the top people in the fields of museum education and technology... Universal design is a new concept for many of us, and technology should allow us, at this point in history, to create experiences that are flexible, engaging, and capable of teaching a huge range of people. Can't wait to see what emerges!
I was at the conference, too! It was my first time attending, and it was an outstanding experence! I'm a grad student in Museum Studies, and I'm focusing on access and inclusion for visitors with disabilities.
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